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BA (Hons) Popular Music Performance

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... University of Chester
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Course Overview

Our course develops skills that equip you for a portfolio career as well as other professions; self-discipline; research and analytical skills; organization and time management; communication skills; drive and motivation; and working independently and collaboratively. Graduate jobs you may go into include: musician; songwriter, music promotions manager; sound engineer; music teacher; or events organizer.

The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service that provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice, and guidance.

Careers and Employability - Student Services aims to deliver a service that is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed, and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.

We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University, and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, and extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications, and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.

Students and graduates of the University of Chester can use our services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.

General Eligibility

Typical Entry:

104

UCAS points

GCE A Level:

104 UCAS points from GCE A Levels (BCC–CCC) or equivalent.

BTEC :

BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM

T Level:

Pass (C or above on the core)

Irish/Scottish Highers:

Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H4, H4

Scottish Highers - BBBB

International Baccalaureate:

26 points

Access requirements:

Access to HE Diploma to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit

OCR:

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DMM

Extra Information / General Entry Requirements:

ABRSM Grade 8 or equivalent on your instrument (or voice), and the ability to read music, would be preferred. Do not let this put you off applying; reading music is not essential and if you don't have grade 8 we will probably still offer you an audition.

(Applicants will usually be required to attend an audition.)

Candidates who do not meet the minimum entry requirements, or who have non-standard qualifications and/or relevant music experience, are encouraged to apply and will be considered if they can demonstrate appropriate ability through their audition.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS Academic: Undergraduate: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)

Programme Information
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Course Category

Media and Journalism

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Campus Name

Creative Campus, Kingsway

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Course Level

Undergraduate

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Duration

Full-Time, 3 years

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Available Intake

September

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IELTS Score

5.5

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Tuition Fees Range

9250,

13450, (INT)

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